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Millions Mummified: A Hook into Egypt’s Animal Worship (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas – Visitors to the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art now encounter a rare glimpse into ancient Egyptian rituals through the exhibition Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt. Nearly 100 artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum’s collection highlight the profound connections between people, pets, and deities over 4,000 years ago.[1][2] The display runs daily until September 13, 2026, offering insights into mummification practices that blurred the lines between the earthly and the divine.
Millions Mummified: A Hook into Egypt’s Animal Worship
Ancient Egyptians mummified millions of animals across millennia, treating them not just as companions but as conduits to the gods. These creatures served multiple roles, from cherished pets buried with owners to votive offerings left at temples.[1] The practice spanned from 760 B.C.E. to the Roman period in the second century C.E., with artifacts unearthed from over 30 cemeteries.
Curators Yekaterina Barbash and Edward Bleiberg organized the show after rediscovering 30 uncatalogued animal mummies in the Brooklyn Museum’s storage a decade ago. Their work combines archaeology, art history, and forensic science to explain techniques like drying bodies with natron and wrapping them in linen. Poor families used simple ceramic jars, while elites opted for ornate wooden, bronze, or gilded coffins inscribed with prayers.[3]
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-04-02 21:07:00
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